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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $230,000 on Jul 21, 2023

278 HIGH ST

FARMINGTON, ME 04938
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,038 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Jul 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,037 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$384,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 04938These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,603
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,973
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,755
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

278 High St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Franklin County

How it measures up in Farmington 04938

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Farmington 04938.

Living area3,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 1.7 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 278 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFarmington 04938Franklin County
Living areabigger than3,038 ft²91% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac30% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than190022% of homes14% of homes

About 278 High St

When did 278 High St, Farmington, ME last sell?

278 High St, Farmington, ME last sold on Jul 21, 2023 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 High St, Farmington, ME?

278 High St, Farmington, ME has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,038 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 278 High St, Farmington, ME built?

278 High St, Farmington, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 278 High St, Farmington, ME compare to other homes in Farmington 04938?

Among the 3,721 homes in Farmington 04938, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,038 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 1.7 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 High St, Farmington, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 High St, Farmington, ME was $4,037. The county assessed it at $384,500.

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